Knowlton Road, Poole, BH17 9EE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BH17 9EE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.5%	51.9%	-0.6%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	47.5%	48.1%	0.6%	49.0%	-0.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	42%	40.3%	-1.7%	37.9%	2.4%
Married: Opposite sex	36.8%	39.1%	2.3%	44.2%	-5.1%
Separated	4.4%	2.1%	-2.3%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	15.6%	15.2%	-0.4%	9.1%	6.1%
Widowed	1.2%	3.3%	2.1%	6.1%	-2.8%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	48.4%	41.9%	-6.5%	48.4%	-6.5%
Good health	34.1%	32.4%	-1.7%	33.6%	-1.2%
Fair health	13.4%	15.2%	1.8%	12.7%	2.5%
Bad health	3.1%	9.1%	6.0%	4.0%	5.1%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.4%	0.5%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around BH17 9EE this area, 32.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 10.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.6%	32.5%	6.9%	18.2%	14.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21.2%	13.2%	-8.0%	9.6%	3.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18%	18.9%	0.9%	13.4%	5.5%
Apprenticeship	6%	4.5%	-1.5%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	18.1%	6.5%	16.9%	1.2%
Degree or Similar	13.6%	10.7%	-2.9%	33.8%	-23.1%
Other	4%	2.1%	-1.9%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Other Asian	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	1.6%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.8%	94.9%	-2.9%	81.4%	13.5%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.4%	90.5%	-2.9%	83.2%	7.3%
European Union	5.3%	6.4%	1.1%	6.1%	0.3%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	2%	1.7%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.1%	90.5%	-2.6%	83.2%	7.3%
10+ Years	1.9%	4.7%	2.8%	9.8%	-5.1%
5-10 Years	1.3%	3.7%	2.4%	2.9%	0.8%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0.3%	-1.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0.7%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70%	76.7%	-6.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	2.7%	1.5%	1.2%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
No passport held	24.2%	13.5%	10.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.5%	37.2%	10.3%
Christian	41%	46.2%	-5.2%
Buddhist	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	9.5%	6.0%	3.5%

Safety

Is Knowlton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knowlton Road was 375.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 366.1% higher than the Canford Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Knowlton Road has the highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Canford Heath and the 38th highest crime rate of 1,191 local areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 129.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,400

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BH17 9EE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Knowlton Road are based on 102 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Poole.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Knowlton Road, Poole, BH17 9EE

Estimated Average Property Prices for BH17 9EE

Average Price
£239,519

Semi-Detached
£283,020

Terraced
£268,004

Detached
£267,547

Flats/Maisonettes
£170,112

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Knowlton Road

Average Price
£226,518

Semi-Detached
£278,361

Terraced
£253,559

Detached
£232,650

Flats/Maisonettes
£176,390

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Knowlton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
63 Knowlton Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£190,000	2025-07-04	£189,793
81 Knowlton Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building	£315,000	2025-03-31	£318,016
99 Knowlton Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Terraced, an established residential building	£330,000	2024-11-07	£330,000
61 Knowlton Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£190,000	2024-07-05	£185,544
41 Knowlton Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch And Poole Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£197,500	2024-06-14	£191,642

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BH17 9EE

Employment

BH17 9EE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	76
Retired	47
Part-Time Employee	39
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Student (economically inactive)	17
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	13
Other	12
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	39
Manufacturing	35
Construction	17
Education	16
Financial and insurance activities	15
Human health and social work activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Transport and storage	10
Administrative and support service activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ad Astra Infant School Sherborn Crescent , Canford Heath BH17 8AP	3out of 4	344 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG	3out of 4	652 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Canford Heath Infant School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ	4out of 4	1,718 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Canford Heath Junior School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ	3out of 4	1,744 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hillbourne Primary School Kitchener Crescent , BH17 7HX	2out of 4	2,138 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Magna Academy Ashdown Close , Adastral Road BH17 8RE	4out of 4	491 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill , BH17 9JU	3out of 4	1,182 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole Dale Valley Road , Oakdale BH15 3HY	3out of 4	1,782 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkstone Grammar School Sopers Lane , BH17 7EP	4out of 4	1,856 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS	3out of 4	2,721 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Broadstone Middle School Dunyeats Road , BH18 8AE	2out of 4	2,078 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Lockyer's Middle School Blandford Road , Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ	3out of 4	5,237 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Bournemouth and Poole College North Road , BH14 0LS	- not rated	3,395 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Montacute School 3 Canford Heath Road , BH17 9NG	3out of 4	1,248 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Longspee School Learoyd Road , Canford Heath BH17 8PJ	4out of 4	1,734 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL	3out of 4	2,596 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD	- not rated	2,735 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU	4out of 4	3,047 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Canford Nest	16a Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Crescent	215 yd
Beany’s Coffee Co Ltd	7a Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Crescent	221 yd
Eurest c/o Royal Mail Staff Canteen	Dorset Sorting Office	1,018 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Haymoor	The Haymoor, 18 Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Crescent		228 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Kingfishers Fish and Chips	15 Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Crescent		228 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda Petrol Station	Asda, Culliford Crescent		227 yd
Asda Stores Ltd	Culliford Crescent		227 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Haymoor Squash CULLIFORD CRESCENT	squash courts	235 yd
Sherborn Crescent Open Space Sherborn Crescent	grass pitches	432 yd
Ashdown Leisure Centre ASHDOWN LEISURE CENTRE ASHDOWN LEISURE CENTRE ADASTRAL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	452 yd
Haymoor Junior School ASHDOWN CLOSE	grass pitches	632 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	65.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	134.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BH17 9EE